Recent articles by Munzir Naqvi.http://www.trcb.com/en-Us60Thu, 9 Feb 2012 20:35:29 ESTCopyright 2012 Munzir Naqvi, TRCB.com All Right Reservedhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/change-is-imminent-35262.htmThese are interesting times in terms of politics in Pakistan. Right now, there is plenty of uncertainty in regards to who will be the next Prime Minister, President, or if there will be midterm elections or whether the current PPP lead coalition government will survive the full five year term. In Pakistan, the need is clear for new leadership to emerge. Will it will be former President Pervez Musharraf or Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Imran Khan? One thing is certain, Change is Imminent. Wed, 27 Oct 2010 09:32:04 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/change-is-imminent-35262.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/need-for-pakistani-americans-to-politicalize-35713.htmPakistani Americans are among the most educated minority communities in the United States. However, that has not reflected in the political representation in the United States. While the Indian Americans have seen the rise of Governor Bobby Jindal and the rise of other Indian Americans in political representation. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 15:28:56 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/need-for-pakistani-americans-to-politicalize-35713.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/sports-and-recreation/basketball/larry-drew-the-right-coach-for-the-atlanta-hawks-28970.htmWhy I believe Larry Drew is the perfect coach for the Atlanta Hawks. Being a big Atlanta Hawks fan, I give my philsophy behind why Atlanta Hawks selecting Larry Drew is the logical choice for a team that aims to improve and be an NBA Championship Contender. Mon, 21 Jun 2010 20:49:56 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/sports-and-recreation/basketball/larry-drew-the-right-coach-for-the-atlanta-hawks-28970.htmTRCB.comSports and Recreation / Basketballhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/president-obama-advised-against-war-on-irn-22247.htmPresident Obama must think wisely before making the final judgement on Iran. The case for the War may have valid arguments, but not enough for a War, much less, Economic Sanctions. Wed, 10 Feb 2010 14:26:22 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/president-obama-advised-against-war-on-irn-22247.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Internationalhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/the-emergence-of-change-20573.htmAn emerging political party is growing stronger and the desire for change has become a movement for justice. The international community must foster it and not hinder it. In Pakistan, a frontline state in the War on Terror, the implications are real and can determine the difference between victory and defeat. Pakistan's Tehreek-e-Insaf offers one hope, the hope of good governance. Mon, 11 Jan 2010 18:04:10 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/the-emergence-of-change-20573.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/travel/transportation/revival-of-karachi-circular-railways-finally-17032.htmThe news of the revival of the Karachi Circular Railways may be old news for some, but for those that were hoping that the work would have started, now they can be happy that a date of completion has been set. The Project will begin construction in 2010 and be completed by 2010 at a cost of Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:55:06 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/travel/transportation/revival-of-karachi-circular-railways-finally-17032.htmTRCB.comTravel / Transportationhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/for-love-or-money-we-have-chosen-money-17001.htmWhy have we chosen to elect leaders on the money we may receive rather than the love they give? Why have our standards declined? Perhaps, that's why we are disappointed in our leaders. They made us feel that Money is More Important than love. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 16:53:33 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/for-love-or-money-we-have-chosen-money-17001.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/understanding-the-call-of-political-change-in-pakistan-13561.htmMany are calling for a change in Pakistan, but we must understand that we must help in that change rather than being a spectator of change. Pakistan's political setup needs change but this change is not possible without people like you and me rising up and contesting the Parliamentary elections. We can not expect old leaders to make new decisions or bad leaders to make good decisions. A Political Change is Needed and we must help create that change. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:13:58 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/understanding-the-call-of-political-change-in-pakistan-13561.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/iranian-protestors-must-listen-to-the-ayotollah-11711.htmIranian Protestors must listen to the Ayotollah and his message. The Ayotollah is to Shias as the Pope is to Catholics. This will only show him and help them prove to him the value of Democracy and Freedom. This is about more political rights and freedom.Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:56:30 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/iranian-protestors-must-listen-to-the-ayotollah-11711.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/pakistan-a-long-march-for-the-future-6816.htmPakistan's Long March represents more than a movement, it represents hopes for a stronger judiciary and the quest to stop Pakistan from becoming a failed state. But Pakistanis must stand together to stop the terrorism and put emotions aside. The Long March may have started on March 12th, 2009, but it will not end until the Judicial Branch of Pakistan is respected.Fri, 13 Mar 2009 08:45:59 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/pakistan-a-long-march-for-the-future-6816.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/pure-opinion/the-personal-life-of-pakistans-politicians-5953.htmIt is time to stop being envious of the personal lifes of Pakistan's Political leaders. It is time to become a tolerant Pakistan. A tolerant Pakistan must look past a public figure's personal life, but as long as their personal life does not affect public policy. It is time for Pakistanis to criticize the politics of public administration, rather than criticize them for who they are dating. Thu, 19 Feb 2009 07:59:45 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/pure-opinion/the-personal-life-of-pakistans-politicians-5953.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Pure Opinionhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/richard-holbrooke-the-ambassador-to-the-islamic-world-5133.htmRichard Holbrooke is President Barack Obama's most important Ambassador to the Islamic World. Richard Holbrooke has a challenging task ahead in Afghanistan and Pakistan. His main challenge will be Pakistan. Munzir Naqvi's advice to Richard Holbrooke on how to make effective policies that will not only Win the War on Terror but improve United States-Pakistan Relations. Madrassahs will be among Ambassador Holbrooke's greatest challenges. Wed, 04 Feb 2009 20:51:38 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/richard-holbrooke-the-ambassador-to-the-islamic-world-5133.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/energy/green-tech/energy-and-investment-opportunity-in-pakistan-4437.htmIn a world of global crisis and the need for new energy plants, Pakistan offers opportunities for Investors who are looking for an investment with a great long term return. The Global Energy demand puts Pakistan, the World's Sixth Largest nation in Population, at a brink of an Energy boom. Fri, 23 Jan 2009 20:52:24 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/energy/green-tech/energy-and-investment-opportunity-in-pakistan-4437.htmTRCB.comEnergy / Green Techhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/equality-the-solution-to-gaza-israel-crisis-3802.htmDr. Martin Luther King believed in equality. Equality was the movement that helped India, Pakistan and Bangladesh achieve independence from the British Empire. Equality was the lesson that helped achieved justices. Israel and Palestine must implement the teachings of Prophet Moses to achieve a solution beyond a lifetime. Sun, 11 Jan 2009 17:22:35 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/equality-the-solution-to-gaza-israel-crisis-3802.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Internationalhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/the-businessmen-of-pakistans-politics-2668.htmThe state of Politics in Pakistan is threatening to the international community. The greatest challenge is security, but the greater issue in creating greater security is corruption. Corruption by these Politicians in Pakistan only fuels terrorism. These politicians needs to be smart businessmen, if they want to be a businessmen. A smart businessman improves the quality of their product. Sat, 06 Dec 2008 10:33:09 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/the-businessmen-of-pakistans-politics-2668.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/pakistan-and-india-must-unite-against-terrorism-2506.htmWith the recent attacks in Mumbai, India, it is a reminder of why Terrorism is a Global Threat. The only way Terrorism will be defeated is when Pakistan and India come together to fight terrorism. But unity between Pakistan and India against terrorism is difficult to achieve. Fri, 28 Nov 2008 10:37:30 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/pakistan-and-india-must-unite-against-terrorism-2506.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/energy/who-is-really-profiting-from-high-gas-prices--the-arabs-the-oil-corporations-396.htmSomeone profits from high prices, especially when there is an increase in demand. Many of us think that the Arabs or the Oil Corporations are the leading institutions driving gas prices up. Oil Companies have record profits. Wed, 19 Nov 2008 14:58:08 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/energy/who-is-really-profiting-from-high-gas-prices--the-arabs-the-oil-corporations-396.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Energyhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/to-president-barack-obama-a-new-strategy-for-pakistan-1501.htmLetter to Barack Obama in regards to a New Strategy for Pakistan. Calling on President Obama to reconsider his strategy in light of recent events and the new direction that the Office of the President must take in the Islamic World. It is President Obama's opportunity to strengthen a democracy, or see a democracy loose to another potential dictatorship. Sun, 21 Sep 2008 06:23:16 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/to-president-barack-obama-a-new-strategy-for-pakistan-1501.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Internationalhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/world-to-america-sarah-palin-is-not-running-for-president-1360.htmThe Presidential Elections are about electing a President, not a Vice President. We are not interested in the elections because Joe Biden or Sarah Palin are running for President, we are interested because Barack Obama and John McCain are running. The elections should be about the President, not a Vice President. Although Fox News had a major documentary on Sarah Palin, within two weeks of her selection, they do not have one on Joe Biden and it has been three weeks.Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:26:24 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/world-to-america-sarah-palin-is-not-running-for-president-1360.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/asif-zardari-pakistans-most-powerful-leader-since-mohammad-jinnah-1351.htmTo the International community and the World at Large, Asif Zardari is simply known as the Widower of former Pakistan Prime Minister Benazir Bhutto. But today, Asif Zardari is the President of Pakistan at a time when the Pakistan Military is staying away from Politics. What makes Asif Zardari the Most Powerful Leader of Pakistan since Mohammad Ali Jinnah? The Thirteen Points favoring Asif Zardari. Sat, 13 Sep 2008 19:25:52 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/asif-zardari-pakistans-most-powerful-leader-since-mohammad-jinnah-1351.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Internationalhttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/why-asif-ali-zardari-should-be-the-president-of-pakistan-in-2008-1261.htmBenazir Bhutto left a legacy, with it she also left Pakistan with Asif Zardari. Asif Zardari is known for his corruption. What does the 2008 Elections mean for Pakistan. Why should Asif Zardari be the President of Pakistan? Examining the Politics behind Asif Zardari's version of Democracy. Fri, 12 Sep 2008 06:10:45 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/why-asif-ali-zardari-should-be-the-president-of-pakistan-in-2008-1261.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/the-need-for-new-leaders-in-pakistan-1298.htmAsif Zardari's Presidency reminds everyone that there needs to be a new trend in politics. Founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah's grandson still lives like a common man of Pakistan and symbolizes the status of the common man. It is in America's and the World's interest for a strong and secure Pakistan. Pakistani must invest in themselves and believe in a better tomorrow. Do it for themselves, their future and the masses. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:24:52 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/the-need-for-new-leaders-in-pakistan-1298.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/asif-zardari-master-of-the-political-game-1297.htmAsif Ali Zardari's connections with his late-wife Benazir Bhutto and his connections made him the talk of the First Husbands Club. The man who is allegedly the murder of Murtaza Bhutto is Pakistan's Newest President. Who does he have to thank for his political success? The late-Benazir Bhutto. The man who gained the most out of Benazir Bhutto's success is her widower, Asif Zardari. He has always wanted to become the leader of Pakistan. Now, Asif Zardari is given that opportunity. Mon, 08 Sep 2008 06:24:16 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/politics/asif-zardari-master-of-the-political-game-1297.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Politicshttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/why-america-must-support-the-joe-biden-richard-lugar-plan-for-pakistan-1276.htmAt a crucial time when the War on Terror was almost forgotten due to the Iraq War, we all heard of the rise of the Taliban in Afghanistan. This is not the 1990's, this is 2008. Over the past few weeks a few key events happened involving Russia, bringing back memories of the Cold War. While the attention must be given to Russia and Georgia, we can not forget the War on Terror. Fri, 05 Sep 2008 06:22:43 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/news-and-society/international/why-america-must-support-the-joe-biden-richard-lugar-plan-for-pakistan-1276.htmTRCB.comNews and Society / Internationalhttp://www.trcb.com/arts-and-entertainment/tv/the-launch-of-dawn-news-tv-in-the-united-states-1225.htmPakistan's Dawn News may launch in the United States. It is the first English language channel for Pakistan and offers an Eastern perspective on International News. It also opens new opportunities for the Generations ahead. What seperates Dawn News? First, it is aimed at a younger generation and also it is aimed at an elite audience who are influential policy makers in Pakistan. But it must plan it's strategy in the right fashion. Sun, 31 Aug 2008 10:57:10 ESThttp://www.trcb.com/arts-and-entertainment/tv/the-launch-of-dawn-news-tv-in-the-united-states-1225.htmTRCB.comArts and Entertainment / TV